Board renames Colorado Sports Leadership Academy to Colorado Summit Leadership Academy

Westminster Public Schools Board of Education · November 18, 2025

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The board voted to adopt 'Colorado Summit Leadership Academy' as the new name for the Colorado Sports Leadership Academy to broaden the program's appeal beyond athletics. Administration said the new name better reflects leadership, academics and career opportunities.

Administration recommended renaming the Colorado Sports Leadership Academy to Colorado Summit Leadership Academy to better reflect the program’s academic and leadership focus and to reduce perceptions that the school is limited to athletics.

Dr. James Duffy explained the rationale to the board, saying 'Summit captures the spirit of growth, challenge and achievement' and that the new name is intended to invite a broader set of families and students. The board moved to adopt the new name; the motion carried by roll call vote.